Symbol Speech and Language Therapy is seeking high-level administrative support, working in a collaborative and professional manner with staff across our services and the wider organisation. The role will support efficient operational processes and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, while contributing to the strategic development, implementation and monitoring of administrative and compliance systems, policies and procedures. Through professionalism and consistency, you will help to build positive relationships and ensure administrative support is reliable, effective and aligned with organisational needs. You will also support the collation and interpretation of data to inform service performance and improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
To provide high-level administrative support to the Symbol Speech and Language Therapy Leadership Team.
To support efficient operations and effective communication within the organisation and with external stakeholders.
To develop, implement and monitor administrative and compliance systems, policies and procedures.
To liaise with relevant staff across the service and develop positive relationships with the wider staff team.
About You
You will have experience in an administrative, coordination or business support role and be confident managing a varied workload. You will be highly organised, able to work independently and comfortable working closely with a senior leadership team.
You will also have:
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Advanced capability in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
The ability to manage confidential information appropriately.
Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience.
Experience of speech and language therapy services or other services for people with disabilities (working within or using services) may be helpful.
Why Join Us?
At Symbol Speech and Language Therapy, we are committed to creating choices for individuals and delivering high-quality, evidence-based services. This is an opportunity to join a supportive organisation and play a key role in helping our teams deliver the best possible outcomes for the people we support.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and/or vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role will require an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment guidelines.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to hradmin@symbolconnect.co.uk or contact our operational managers for more information:
Debbie Honeysett: debbie.honeysett@symbolconnect.co.uk or
Kate Hopcraft: kate.hopcraft@symbolconnect.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 27th November 2026